Brazilian Study Finds Cannabis To Be An ‘Exit Drug’
Historically, cannabis policy modernization opponents have portrayed cannabis as a ‘gateway drug,’ claiming that the use of cannabis leads to the use of more harmful substances. The results...
Lawmakers Approve Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’ In Italy
The legal saga for low-THC cannabis products in Italy has taken another turn, with lawmakers in the European nation officially adopting a measure earlier today that bans certain hemp-derived products,...
U.S. Cannabis Industry Capital Is Tighter, But Still Flowing
The emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States continues to mature and evolve, and that is particularly evident when it comes to businesses raising capital. Investors are being more strategic...
CBD Associated With Improved Memory In Preclinical Models
Worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause or type of dementia, with an estimated 60-70% of global dementia cases involving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. That works out to roughly...
UK Poll Finds Majority Support For Decriminalizing Cannabis
A YouGov UK poll was conducted on May 28th, 2025, the same day that news broke about the London Drugs Commission recommending that cannabis be decriminalized. London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, who established...
Analysis Finds ‘Few Changes In Cognitive Performance’ Post-Cannabis Use
One of the main talking points used by cannabis opponents is that ‘cannabis is bad for the brain’ and that its use will result in significant declines in cognitive performance. The talking...
European Cannabis Pilot Projects
Certain European markets are home to a unique public policy and commerce concept known as pilot trials. These research-based projects permit regional adult-use cannabis commerce at a local level to...
Czechia Takes Historic Step Toward Cannabis Policy Modernization
Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have reportedly approved a historic measure today that will legalize home cultivation for adult use. Part of the measure also legalizes the possession of a personal amount...
European Cannabis Reform Demonstrations Scheduled For May 31st
Cannabis activism comes in many forms. Working to modernize cannabis policies in any jurisdiction where prohibition is in place is not easy and requires a diversity of tactics. One of those tactics...